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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.78, 6,369.80 and 2,519.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.78, 6,369.80 and 2,519.91 is: 3,477.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.78 : 6,369.80 = 2,519.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.78/6,369.80 = 2,519.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.78x = 6,369.80 × 2,519.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.78x = 16,051,322.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,051,322.72/4,615.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,477.49

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